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The key is to accessorize it to complement the crocheted beachy maxi dress look

The medium floral stays in proportion, and the knee length plus defined waist keep it balanced and elegant

Awards season kicked off with a Met Gala-inspired red carpet, complete with a dramatic staircase and a sea of black and white looks

The dress is created for comfort, but also to bring out your personality and style

The easiest dress to start with is a shirt dress because then you can simply wear your dress over your pants in the same way you would a shirt and either belt it over the top, or you could loosen a few of the bottom buttons